Microsoft-owned internet calling service Skype has reportedly been blocked again in the UAE amid confusion regarding the status of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in the country.
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UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. 0 5538
du trials Massive MIMO technology
du has successfully conducted a trial over its commercial mobile network of the new Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) …
du announces new teleport facility
du has announced its new teleport facility, located at Al Qudra area in Dubai, away from planned commercial and residential real-estate …
DarkMatter inks pact with du
At GISEC, DarkMatter and du have announced a commercial partnership to offer enhanced cyber security products and services to enterprises …
TRA inks MoU with Etisalat and du
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has signed new strategic partnerships with Etisalat and du telecommunications at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Du to reimburse disrupted customers
Du customers who were affected by Sunday’s mobile service outage are to be compensated, the telecoms firm has said. The firm’s …
Linksys introduces mesh Wi-Fi system Velop in Middle East
Linksys has introduced Velop, its premier Whole Home Wi-Fi product in the Middle East. Whole Wi-Fi Mesh systems will drive …
Du’s mobile and Wi-Fi connections out since 10am
Du customers across the UAE have reported problems with their Internet service this morning, saying that problems had occurred as …
Cisco to discuss cloud security at ‘Du Cybersecurity Conference’
Cisco has announced its sponsorship of the Du Cybersecurity Conference to be held in Dubai on 9th October 2016 at Madinat Jumeirah.
UAE homes increasingly getting ‘smarter’
The typical UAE home is witnessing a momentous transformation, according to industry experts, one characterised by the increased adoption of smart technologies – enabling residents to interact with their home in a way they never have before.